In some families, a person needs daily care, and a family member takes care of them at home. In Hungary, this kind of care is very valuable, and the caregiver may receive financial support called "ápolási díj" (care allowance).

General conditions:

· The caregiver must be an adult family member (relative).

· The person being cared for must need continuous and long-term home care due to illness or disability.

· The caregiver must not receive the Child Home Care Allowance (GYOD) for the same person.

· The caregiver usually cannot work full-time (in most cases, max. 4 hours/day).

Who counts as a relative?

· Spouse, parent, child (including adopted or foster), sibling, grandparent, grandchild, stepchildren, and partner (even if not married).

· Also includes in-laws (e.g., the spouse of your sibling)

Types of Care Allowance:

Type	Monthly Gross Amount	Who Can Get It?
*Basic Care Allowance (alapösszegű)*	43,405 HUF	Caring for a seriously ill child (under 18) or a severely disabled person
*Increased Care Allowance (emelt összegű)*	65,110 HUF	If the person you care for needs intensive or enhanced care, certified by a medical expert
*Special Care Allowance (kiemelt ápolási díj)*	78,130 HUF	If caring for someone with an “E” category disability (based on complex medical evaluation) or a child with a severe condition listed in the law

The amount of the support depends on how serious the health condition is. In some cases, the local government may also offer home help services or social workers.

You can ask for help at your local government office (önkormányzat) or district office. Social workers can assist with the application.

Learn more: https://kormanyhivatalok.hu/kormanyhivatalok/budapest/megye/apolasi-dij

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